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South Africa situated in the tip of the African continent surrounded by vast stretches of oceans, replete with wonderful romantic beaches and world famous tourist spots attracting thousands of visitors every year. |
Valentine’s Day in South Africa is deemed to be an event showcasing the multi cultural diversity of the country. Different festive activities are held through out the week highlighting the various aspects of South African culture and art. Hectic arrangements are marked before the arrival of Valentine’s Day celebrations in South Africa, with shops and houses beautifully adorned with flowers and in traditional African style decorations.
Traditionally various Valentine’s Day customs in South Africa are followed most prominently, young couples go out on a date with their dearest friends or loved ones, also traditional Roman festival of ‘Lupercalia’ are held with young girls pinning their names of their lovers on their sleeves. Also some men follow this custom, though with the passage of time this ritual is dying fast. Different Valentine’s Day events are held in South Africa in almost every city especially grand festivities are marked in the city of Durban, where tourists flock in large numbers.
Since, South Africa is infested with varied world famous tourist attraction spots; the native citizens of the country usually visit the wildlife parks and sanctuaries with their families and friends on the day of Valentine. There are different things to do on Valentine’s Day in South Africa, like river rafting, canoeing and mountaineering amidst the exotic Robben Island, in Cape Town and Soweto, situated in Johannesburg. Thus, with such wide festive activities, Valentine’s Day in South Africa is the much waited event of the year.
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